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Macon resident George Thomas enters Georgia House District 142 race

George Elton Thomas Jr. is from Macon, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Savannah State University and a master's degree in public administration from Valdosta State University. George lives with his wife, Tia, in Macon, Georgia.

George currently works as the director of leasing and office at NewTown Macon. He previously worked for River Edge Behavioral Health.

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George ran for District 6 of the Bibb County Commissioner Board in 2024, but did not win.

Supports strengthening first-time homebuyer programs, expanding down payment assistance, and creating policies to help families build long-term stability and generational wealth.

Supports reducing the required employer contribution to the Teacher Retirement System to allow school districts to reinvest more resources into classrooms and teachers.

- Supports strengthening first-time homebuyer programs, expanding down payment assistance, and creating policies to help families build long-term stability and generational wealth.
- Supports reducing the required employer contribution to the Teacher Retirement System to allow school districts to reinvest more resources into classrooms and teachers.

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As of March 11, 2026, George Elton Thomas Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare so no one is left behind.

Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare to keep families covered.

- Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare to keep families covered.

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Supports a Safer Communities Initiative that strengthens public safety through law enforcement support and investments in violence prevention strategies, including community violence intervention programs, conflict mediation, job training, youth programs, and mental health services.

Supports a Safer Communities Initiative that strengthens public safety through law enforcement support and investments in violence prevention strategies.

- Supports a Safer Communities Initiative that strengthens public safety through law enforcement support and investments in violence prevention strategies.

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Miriam Lucas Paris is from Macon, Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies from Mercer University. Miriam lives in Macon, Georgia.

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Miriam currently serves in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 142. She was first elected in 2016 and is in her fifth term. Miriam previously served in the Georgia State Senate, representing District 26. She served one term from 2011 to 2013. Miriam previously served as the president of the Macon City Council. She served two terms from 2005 to 2010.

Miriam currently works as a realtor for Coldwell Banker Access Realty.

As of March 11, 2026, Miriam Lucas Paris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Georgia State Representative, District 142, Democratic Primary

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